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It seems like all of the shows that I'm watching are ending left and right. What's worth watching? What's worth my time? Then I read about this new comedic series which, in concept alone, has earned my viewership.
Craig Robinson and Adam Scott are poised to star in Fox's potential new comedy, Ghosted, which is being hailed as a comedic X-Files.
Ghosted centers around skeptic Leroy Wright, played by Robinson, and paranormal expert Max Allison (played by Scott) as they are hired by the Underground Investigative Service to look into unexplained activity in Los Angeles which could ultimately threaten the human race.
Robinson and Scott previously starred together in 2015's Hot Tub Time Machine 2.
Fox nabbed the comedy, which was reportedly in high demand among the networks, from writer and executive producer Tom Gormican, who wrote the screenplay for Zac Efron's That Awkward Moment.
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Steve
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Oscars ceremonies to air on ABC through 2028
ABC will continue airing Academy Awards ceremonies honoring excellence in film through 2028.
"We're honored to continue our storied and successful partnership with ABC in broadcasting the most- watched, live-entertainment event of the year," Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs said in a statement Wednesday. "In 2028, we'll mark the Oscars' 100th anniversary, and ABC is the perfect partner to help us celebrate the magic of movies with our fans. On behalf of the academy, I thank Jim Gianopulos, our academy treasurer and chair of the board's finance committee, and Disney/ABC's Ben Sherwood, for leading these efforts."
"After hosting the Academy Awards more than 50 times, ABC has become the home for Hollywood's most prestigious and glamorous night of television. With this new landmark agreement, ABC is proud to showcase the Oscars all the way to their centennial celebration in 2028," added Sherwood, co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney/ABC Television Group. "Broadcast television brings together the biggest audiences with high-quality, live events, and ABC has the brightest, boldest lineup in the business. We look forward to teaming with the academy to bring Oscar Sunday to even greater creative heights as we spotlight motion-picture magic and honor the achievements of the most talented members of the film industry."
The 89th Academy Awards gala is to take place Feb. 26 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles. No host has been announced yet.
Chris Rock was the emcee of this year's event in March when Spotlight was declared 2015's Best Picture.
LOOSE LIPS:
"I made things up. I didn't tell the truth. And that's on me. I messed up, and made a big mistake, and I'm sorry."
--Ryan Lochte, on being untruthful about the now-infamous incident at the Olympics, in this week's issue of PEOPLE
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Which singer/entertainer has nabbed eight world records in the 2017 Guinness World Record book?
Karen Gillan joins 'Jumanji' cast
Karen Gillan has signed on to play Martha in the upcoming star-studded Jumanji continuation starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Nick Jonas.
Gillan, who fans know from her roles in Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Selfie, reportedly beat out A-list actresses for the role which took months to cast.
Johnson announced the news on his Instagram, calling Gillan's role the "most important" in the film, and saying she had the "guts, nerve and talent to stand her ground and hold her own" with the cast.
"I'm proud to announce a girl who's playing the most important role in our movie - the talented, beautiful and down for a Scottish fight at any time, Ms @KarenGillanOfficial," he wrote along with the hashtag "#gingertough."
Johnson also clarified that this movie is not a remake, but rather a continuation of the 1995 version of Jumanji which starred the late Robin Williams.
"We start production next month in Hawaii and as many of you already know, this isn't a remake or reboot, but a continuation of the awesome Jumanji story we love," Johnson said.
The film is currently set to be released on July 28, 2017.
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Which singer/entertainer has nabbed eight world records in the 2017 Guinness World Record book?
Justin Bieber will be featured in the 2017 Guinness World Records book with eight record titles, many of which stem from the success of his most recent album, Purpose.
Guinness announced that it presented the 22-year-old singer with eight plaques before the start of his sold-out show at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The song "What Do You Mean?" was streamed 30,723,708 times in seven days following its release, earning Bieber the record for most streamed track on Spotify in one week. He also nabbed the record for most streamed album on Spotify in one week as Purpose was streamed 205 million times in seven days.
Bieber also boasts the record for most subscribers on YouTube for a male musician and most viewed individual YouTube music channel, as well as most followers on Twitter for a male and most simultaneous tracks on the U.S. singles chart.
Guinness tweeted a photo of Bieber with his framed records saying, "@justinbieber sings his way into the new #GWR2017 book with a set of 8 record titles!"
Bieber retweeted the post to his record number followers.
.@justinbieber sings his way into the new #GWR2017 book with a set of 8 record titles! https://t.co/2aY8af6Ew5 pic.twitter.com/mqCkKkNK1Q- GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) August 29, 2016